
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Amherst Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (47 Rentals)
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11000 Larry Dr

900 E 112th Pl, Unit 1

1094 E 17th Ave

1094 E 17th Ave

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11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment

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Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments

Junegrass Apartments

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Vega
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Westbury Apartments

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Ten 30 & Ten 49 Apartments

13819 Legend Trl, Unit 103

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Oslo

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Aspen Park Apartments

Highland Way Apartments

13120 Grove Pl

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Arbour Commons

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Keystone
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Heritage at Stone Mountain

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Canyon Chase

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Town Centre Senior Apartments

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Skyview Apartment Homes

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Webster Lake Apartments

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Village at Thorncreek

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Red Hawk Ranch

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Curate at Orchard Town Center

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Haven 124 at Eastlake Station
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Hawthorne Hill

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The Brodie

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Grant Row Lofts

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Canyon Reserve at the Ranch

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Bell Bradburn

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Parkhouse Apartment Homes

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Alexan 505

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Arbour Square

Marquis at Town Centre
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Ironwood at the Ranch

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The Tenzing

11646 Lincoln St

Broomfield Greens

Ten 49

11230 Irving Dr

Echo Ridge at North Hills

Reserve at Northglenn

Carrick Bend
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The Village at Legacy Ridge

12168 Melody Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,701 | $1,348 | $2,145 |
| Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $820 | $2,943 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,342 | $6,403 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $1,767 | $5,765 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments priced from $1,099. Junegrass Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,107. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments | Mesquite | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Junegrass Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
| Vega | Atlas | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Westbury Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Ten 30 & Ten 49 Apartments | Huron | 1BR,1BA | $1,178 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | Candlewood | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
| Highland Way Apartments | 1 bedroom with in-unit W/D for only $1,249/month! | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Arbour Commons | Yates | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| Keystone | The Plains | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.56 price per square foot 11680 Lincoln St Model at 11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment in the in the Eastlake neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the Design 3B Model at Grant Row Lofts starting at $2,813 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Eastlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment | 11680 Lincoln St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| Grant Row Lofts | Design 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Oslo | 3BD, 2BTH | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Promenade at Hunters Glen | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Ironwood at the Ranch | 2x2 Classic | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Hawthorne Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Reserve at Northglenn | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Brodie | Breckenridge | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | River Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Westbury Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Amherst?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst is under $1,370.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $2,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38 regular apartments in Amherst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Amherst?
Cheap apartments in Amherst have an average cost of $131 which is $2,864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.
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